Woman appears in court charged over attempted Doncaster street robbery

A woman has appeared in court charged in relation to an attempted street robbery in Doncaster.
By Darren Burke
Published 15th Jun 2022, 13:43 BST
Updated 15th Jun 2022, 13:43 BST
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The 32 year old, who has not been named, appeared at Doncaster Magistrates in connection with the incident.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Around 00:40 yesterday morning, it was reported that a lady had been on Thorne Road when she was approached by two people who grabbed her and demanded money.

"A member of the public then stopped to assist her.

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Police were called to Thorne Road following the incident in the early hours.Police were called to Thorne Road following the incident in the early hours.
Police were called to Thorne Road following the incident in the early hours.

The suspects fled - however responding officers were able to locate one of the suspects a short distance away and she was arrested.

"Despite her “no comment” interview, our CID department were able to satisfy CPS that a charge of attempted robbery should be authorised.”

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Alternatively, you can report information in confidence to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.